The SparkFun GPS-RTK Dead Reckoning Kit (SMA) gives precisely what you need to get started using u-blox's ZED-F9R and GPS Real Time Kinematics.The SparkFun Dead Reckoning Breakout SMA - ZED-F9R is a high precision, sensor fusion GPS board with equally impressive configuration options and takes advantage of u-blox's Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR) technology. The ZED-F9R module provides a highly accurate and continuous position by fusing a 3D IMU sensor, wheel ticks, a vehicle dynamics model, correction data, and GNSS measurements.
The ZED-F9R module is a 184-channel u-blox F9 engine GNSS receiver, meaning it can receive signals from the GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou constellations with ~0.2-meter accuracy! That's right; such accuracy can be achieved with an RTK navigation solution when used with a correction source. Note that the ZED-F9R can only operate as a rover, so you will need to connect to a base station. The module supports the concurrent reception of four GNSS systems. The combination of GNSS and integrated 3D sensor measurements on the ZED-F9R provide accurate, real-time positioning rates of up to 30Hz.
This breakout maximizes position accuracy in dense cities or covered areas compared to other GPS modules. Even under poor signal conditions, continuous positioning is provided in urban environments and is also available during complete signal loss (e.g., short tunnels and parking garages). The ZED-F9R is the ultimate solution for autonomous robotic applications that require accurate positioning under challenging conditions.
This u-blox receiver also supports I2C (u-blox calls this Display Data Channel), making it perfect for Qwiic compatibility so we don't have to use up our precious UART ports. Utilizing our handy Qwiic system, no soldering is required to connect it to the rest of your system. However, we still have broken out 0.1"-spaced pins if you prefer a breadboard.
U-blox-based GPS products are configurable using the popular but dense Windows program called u-center. Many different functions can be configured on the ZED-F9R: baud rates, update rates, geofencing, spoofing detection, external interrupts, SBAS/D-GPS, etc. All of this can be done within the SparkFun Arduino Library!
The SparkFun ZED-F9R GPS Breakout also has an onboard rechargeable battery that provides power to the RTC on the ZED-F9R. This reduces the time-to-first fix from a cold start (~26s) to a hot start (~2s). The battery will maintain RTC and GNSS orbit data without being connected to power for plenty of time.
This product requires an antenna: Be sure to check out the related products/hookup accessories and pick a suitable SMA antenna for your project.
Features:
GPS-RTK Dead Reckoning Breakout - ZED-F9R, SMA:
2x Qwiic Connectors
Integrated SMA connector for use with antenna of your choice
Concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou
184-Channel GNSS Receiver
Receives both L1C/A and L2C bands
Horizontal Position Accuracy:
0.01m with RTK
Max Navigation Rate: Up to 30Hz
Time to First Fix
Cold: 26s
Hot: 2s
Operational Limits
Max G: ≤4G
Max Altitude: 80km (49.7 miles)
Max Velocity: 500m/s (1118mph)
Velocity Accuracy: 0.05m/s
Heading Accuracy: 0.2 degrees
Built-In Accelerometer and Gyroscope
Time Pulse Accuracy: 30ns
Voltage: 5V or 3.3V but all logic is 3.3V
Current: ~85mA to ~130mA (varies with constellations and tracking state)
Software Configurable
Geofencing
Odometer
Spoofing Detection
External Interrupt
Pin Control
Low Power Mode
Many others!
Supports NMEA, UBX, and RTCM protocols over UART or I2C interfaces
Dimensions: 43.18mm x 50.8mm (1.7in x 2.0in)
Weight: 12.1g
Antenna:
Frequency:
L1 Band: 1559-1606MHz
L2/L5 Band: 1197-1249MHz
Peak gain (over 15cm diameter ground plane):
L1 Band: 3.5dBic
L2/L5 Band: 0-2.0dBic
VSWR: max. 2
Bandwidth: min. 200MHz
Impedance: 50 Ohm
Polarization RHCP
Supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou
5m coaxial cable with SMA connector
Magnetic base, fixed installation option (screw mount, 2 x M4 screws)
Dimensions: 60.0mm x 82.0mm x 22.5mm
Weight: 175g (including cable)
USB Cable:
Reversible USB-A connector
Reversible USB-C connector
0.8 meter cable length
Includes:
1x SparkFun GPS-RTK Dead Reckoning Breakout - ZED-F9R, SMA (Qwiic)
1x GNSS Multi-Band Magnetic Mount Antenna - 5m (SMA)